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JANUARY 17-21, 2022WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS WEEK:
Marin health official: Omicron peak seems 'behind us' "A local coronavirus surge fueled by the omicron variant has been declining since its peak on Jan. 9, Marin County’s public health officer said Wednesday. Dr. Matthew Willis said the average daily new infection count on Jan. 9 was 407 cases over a seven-day period. On Wednesday, the number was 280." CONTINUE READING ON THE MARIN IJ Marin Municipal Water District eases drought restrictions "The Marin Municipal Water District voted unanimously this week to rescind water use limits and associated penalties that took effect in December. The decision on Tuesday means ratepayers will be not be penalized for excessive water use in their February bills, which would have been the first time they could have been applied. The decision is also the first rollback of the district’s drought restrictions that were implemented last year in the face of dwindling water supplies following two dry winters. After a series of heavy storms in the final months of 2021 nearly refilled the district’s seven local reservoirs, district staff and board members said it no longer makes sense to keep these emergency measures in place." CONTINUE READING ON THE MARIN IJ College of Marin selects zoned map for trustee elections "College of Marin officials have adopted a new seven-zone map for trustee elections. The map, chosen from four options at a public hearing Tuesday, replaces the prior system of electing trustees from the whole community college district. The redistricting is intended to improve equity. 'We are trying to help create opportunities for underrepresented individuals to have the ability to run for election,' said Stephanie O’Brien, president of the trustees board. Trustees voted 7-0 in favor of map option No. 3, which was created by Novato resident Zachary Griggy. Griggy has helped several other Marin jurisdictions draw election maps." CONTINUE READING ON THE MARIN IJ Richardson Bay sidesteps tsunami impact "Residents around Richardson Bay reported rough waters but minimal damage in southern Marin during an ocean surge caused by a volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday. Damage to docks and vessels was reported near the area of Greenwood Cove Drive, adjacent to the Cove apartment complex in unincorporated Tiburon, Marin County sheriff’s Sgt. Brenton Schneider said. The complex is located north of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary and east of the Strawberry Recreation District. No damage was reported along the water in Belvedere, Tiburon and Sausalito." CONTINUE READING ON THE MARIN IJ Marin judge forces reexamination of Mt. Tam project "A judge has blocked the Marin County’s approval of a subdivision on Mount Tamalpais, forcing a new vote by the Board of Supervisors. The dispute involves the property at 455 Panoramic Highway in the Muir Woods Park neighborhood. The resident wants to split the 8.29-acre parcel into three legal lots and build two new houses. The plan, known as the Dipsea Ranch project, prompted a lawsuit by the Watershed Alliance of Marin and Friends of Muir Woods Park Court. The plaintiffs argued that the environmental review process the county used for the project failed to meet some informational requirements mandated by the California Environmental Quality Act." CONTINUE READING ON THE MARIN IJ The SOLO from ElectraMeccanica aims to change that with a single-seater electric vehicle "How many times have you commuted to work with nothing but an extra-large tumbler of coffee for cargo? When you think that, according to the U.S. census 76 percent of Americans drive their own vehicle to work, leaving three or more empty seats in each car — that’s a lot of wasted energy, even for electric vehicles, let alone gas-powered ones. Especially for people commuting into a city center, transportation choices are often few and imperfect. CONTINUE READING ON MARIN LIVING MAGAZINEMISCELLANEOUS Federal regulators end 2015 consent order with Wells Fargo over add-on products "The federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency terminated another consent order for Wells Fargo Bank — another step forward in the company's efforts to fix extensive regulatory issues. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) announced the decision Thursday. Regulators levied the consent order in June 2015, regarding add-on products sold to retail customers prior to that year. The consent order states Wells Fargo's billing and marketing practices for identity protection and debt cancellation were in violation of federal law. Instances ranging from 2004 to 2014 were investigated. Some former Wachovia products and customers were also involved." CONTINUE READING ON SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS TIMES Mortgage Rates Continue to Move Up "Mortgage rates moved up again as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose and financial markets adjusted to anticipated changes in monetary policy that will combat inflation. As a result of higher mortgage rates, purchase demand has modestly waned in advance of the spring homebuying season. However, supply remains near historically tight levels and home prices remain high, keeping the market competitive." CONTINUE READING ON FREDDIEMAC JUST SOLD! Over $3.7M! Congratulations to our wonderful sellers! We're so grateful for the opportunity to work with you on listing this beautiful home. It was truly a pleasure and we're so happy to have become great friends in the process! Our team is all about building long-lasting relationships, one at a time. Post Tweet ShareSEE ALL AVAILABLE REPORTS:Vanguard Properties Market Updates
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JANUARY 3-7, 2022WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS WEEK:
Rare, Full Johnny Cash San Francisco Concert From 1968 Digitally Restored and Free Online "An SF Johnny Cash concert from 1968, recorded just one week before the release of his landmark Folsom Prison album, has been digitally restored and released online by the son of famed Grateful Dead roadie Owsley “Bear” Stanley." CONTINUE READING ON SFist Marin water utility might amend drought measures "Steady rains and refilled reservoirs are prompting the Marin Municipal Water District to consider rolling back water use restrictions and penalties adopted during the worst of the drought last year. The district board signaled this week that it would prefer a gradual lifting of its drought rules rather than a complete repeal. the husks of the military machinery are being transformed to benefit thousands of visitors who come to the hill each year in search of hawks, falcons and stunning views of the Golden Gate." CONTINUE READING ON THE MARIN IJ Marin restaurateurs share pandemic challenges, plans for the new year "Appreciation for staff was a universal thread in these stories, even with some restaurants shorthanded and filling spots with people who have no experience, as they struggle to provide consistent service while supporting their livelihood and employees. Realistically, it’s a bit of balance as restaurants do the best they can under difficult and unprecedented circumstances, and patrons at times temper expectations." CONTINUE READING ON THE MARIN IJ New Year, New Bike Speed Limit on Golden Gate Bridge "Beginning January 1, the thousands of cyclists who cross the Golden Gate Bridge daily must be mindful of their speed, adhering to a 15-mph speed limit or risking a hefty fine of $238 to $490. The Marin County Bicycle Coalition supports these regulations, noting this speed limit is in line with existing speed limits on other Bay Area trails. County’s COVID-19 case rates have more than doubled in the past 10 days and are now the highest in the Bay Area. " CONTINUE READING IN MARIN LIVING MAGAZINEMISCELLANEOUS Mortgage Rates Increase “Mortgage rates increased during the first week of 2022 to the highest level since May 2020 and are more than half a percent higher than January 2021,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “With higher inflation, promising economic growth and a tight labor market, we expect rates will continue to rise. The impact of higher rates on purchase demand remains modest so far given the current first-time homebuyer growth.” CONTINUE READING ON FREDDIEMAC Post Tweet ShareSEE ALL AVAILABLE REPORTS:Vanguard Properties Market Updates |